Daily Archive: Thursday, January 9, 2014

(Trinidad Express) There has been no pause to the homicides, despite the appeals and warnings of police and politicians, with more killings overnight taking the nation’s murder rate to 22 in nine days.

(Barbados Nation) A 62-year-old gardener on his way to work was killed in an accident at Eagle Hall junction, St Michael between a Transport Board bus and a minibus this morning around 5:20 a.m.

Police today said that Premnauth Seepersaud, 37 years, of Planters Hall, Mahaicony, ECD,  Karran Ramhit, 23 years, and Doodnauth Siewchand, 47 years, both of Zeeland, Mahaicony, ECD, were charged today with the murder of Dearoop Siewchand on January 05, 2014.

Police today said that a 16 year-old and Michael Bishop, 21 years, of Albouystown, Georgetown were charged today with the murder of Raphael Campbell, of Beterverwagting, ECD, on January 05, 2014.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Karaudarnau is located in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. An indigenous Wapishana village of over 1000 persons, residents depend on farming and ranching.

Political analyst Henry Jeffrey has berated opposition coalition APNU for what he described as its predilection for “fictitious political posturing”.

At about 2040h. last night, police say that businessman Surendram Dass of Enterprise, ECD, was in his Liquor Restaurant with three customers when three men entered, two of whom were armed with a handgun and a chopper.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Telecommunications provider Digicel was still trying, up to late yesterday, to determine whether to provide some form of rebate to thousands of its customers whose telephone and data services were disrupted by what the company is calling a case of vandalism.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday said the administration would not entertain a request by the United States government for talks on the $300M Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) project while it is still being implemented despite Guyana’s objections.

Family members of slain Police Corporal Seburn Elias, who was fatally shot while trying to recapture an escaped prisoner, are questioning the circumstances under which he died and say they have very little confidence about getting answers to the lingering questions.

Terry Holder, veteran broadcaster and former Deputy General Manager of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), lost his battle with cancer yesterday.

The Park Vue Hotel, which was officially opened on Sunday after being commissioned by President Donald Ramotar, was an investment in the making for four years, according to co-owner  Sheron Persaud.

A first-time Canadian visitor to Guyana was yesterday remanded to prison for the alleged possession of almost 21 pounds of cocaine discovered in his suitcases at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri (CJIA) on Tuesday.

HAMILTON, New Zealand, CMC- Kirk Edwards hit his maiden One Day international (ODI) hundred and Dwayne Bravo his second as West Indies crushed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final ODI to draw the series two games each.

By Jeff Trotman Chairman of the Linden Interim Management Committee (IMC), Orrin Gordon is dissatisfied with how the current PPP/C government has been treating the town.

Imposing a fine of 2000 Euros on disgraced power lifter, Gumendra Shewdas was one of the topics of discussion when executive members of the Guyana Amateur Power lifting Federation (GAPF) convened for their monthly meeting recently.

A dredge owner was brought before a city court yesterday for allegedly discharging rounds at a former employee.

National Full-bore Captain Mahendra Persaud yesterday said that he hopes the next few weeks spent with Great Britain Shooting Coach Ian Shaw will help to improve their shooting techniques along with their performances on the world stage.

This year, major overhauls are scheduled on 11 of the 13 Wartsila-operated and maintained generating units, with seven of these overhauls being due by the end of July 2014, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said yesterday.

HAMILTON, New Zealand, CMC-West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo says competition in the squad augurs well for better performances following their 203-run lopsided victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) yesterday.

The trial of the four accused in the murder of US-based Guyanese Motilall Singh continued yesterday in the High Court with the admission of the caution statement of Bibi Farida Khan called ‘Pum,’ who told police her mother bankrolled the killing.

Work on the crumbling Mosquito Hall/Lancaster, Mahaica sea defence was scheduled to be completed last evening.

Accused of robbing a man of over $200,000 worth of items in a knife-point mugging, a Beterverwagting mason was remanded to prison yesterday.

SYDNEY, Australia, CMC– Chris Gayle has been forced to pull out of South Africa’s domestic Ram Slam T20 Tournament because he would not recover in time from a torn hamstring, which occurred during an ODI against India in November.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- President of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell says he does not believe the region is ready to stage a Caribbean Professional league.

Inshad Alli, whose home went up in flames on Tuesday morning at Good Intent, West Bank Demerara, has denied that his children were playing with matches and caused the fire.

The headline bout of the 31st edition of the Guyana Fight Night Pro Am card which was initially scheduled for 12 championship rounds will now be a 10-round non-title contest.

Lack of funding is responsible for only half of Reid Avenue, Timehri being rehabilitated, according to Amina Hinds, Deputy Regional Executive Officer of Region Four.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Roger Federer traded shots with his hero Rod Laver yesterday in the stadium that bears the Australian great’s name before promising that his hunger for grand slam titles remains as strong as ever.

Ex-convict Kwame Bruce will be returning to jail for four months after pleading to two charges, including using threatening behaviour against a man he claimed was a former inmate.

Guyana on Tuesday afternoon welcomed home its first batch of deportees for 2014 from the United States.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored twice on his return from injury and Cesc Fabregas also netted a double as Barcelona strolled to a 4-0 win at home to Getafe in their King’s Cup last 16, first leg yesterday.

Paul Scotland who allegedly chopped his reputed wife to death on January 3 made his first court appearance on Tuesday and was remanded to prison.

Dear Editor, Recently I woke up one morning and found my yard at Lot 54 Aurora Village, Essequibo Coast, and all of my neighbours’ yards flooded with about three to four inches of water.

HPS and Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon announced yesterday that no objections were offered to eight contracts in six sectors, including one valued $170.22M for the construction of the One Mile Primary School.

(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) has fined New York Knicks guard J.R.

Dear Editor, While viewing an evening newscast on Monday, Dec 16, 2013, a clip showed one Ms Roach making a contribution. 

Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) president David Patterson said yesterday that he will not be seeking re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday at the Olympic House, Kingston, from 15:00hrs.

Former Guyana Basketball Officials Council (GBOC) president Cecil Chin said yesterday that former basketball player Nigel Hinds, is the better option ahead of Georgetown Amateur Basketball Federation (GABA) President Michael Singh for the post of GABF president at the upcoming GABF elections on Saturday.

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Carlotta Dodson died on Monday at the Woodlands Hospital after undergoing surgery.

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr Hydar Ally’s letter titled ‘The perception of Guyana as a crime haven is a result of media sensationalism’ (SN, Jan 7).

(The Sports Xchange) – The San Antonio Spurs squandered a 12-point lead with 1:59 left in regulation before they recovered to hold off Memphis  110-108 in overtime.

Dear Editor, I read with great interest a letter written by Mark De Costa under the caption ‘The PCA must be given real authority to do its work in the interest of the public’ (Stabroek News, January 1).

Moments after they terrorised and robbed a Haslington businesswoman early yesterday morning, three bandits were nabbed by police while seeking refuge in a building a short distance away.

Georgetown Chamber president Clinton Urling says Guyana needs a holistically integrated management plan to provide a long-term solution to the solid waste problem.

Dear Editor, For most people from my generation, the radio was our main source of entertainment while growing up.

(Trinidad Express) More than 20 per cent of the population are living below the poverty line in Trinidad and Tobago while eight to 11 per cent are reported to be undernourished—despite this country’s high-income status.

(Reuters) – England cricketers Matt Prior and Stuart Broad turned Good Samaritans after talking a man out of jumping off a bridge in Darling Harbour, Sydney, media reports said  yesterday.

Dear Editor, Among the things which join us as a people, as a nation, is a system, a culture, of fear and silence.

ANKARA, (Reuters) – Turkey’s deputy police chief has been sacked, the most senior commander yet targeted in a purge of a force heavily influenced by a cleric accused by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan of plotting to seize the levers of state power.

The Guyana Foundation will be launching a two-phase national mental health programme, through the generous donation of Joe Moore, a donor from the UK.

(Trinidad Express) Petrotrin has been fined a whopping TT$20 million by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA).

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was vindicated for surprisingly deciding to field after winning the toss when his fast bowlers skittled Pakistan for 165 in the first innings of the second test in Dubai yesterday.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie yesterday said he was misled by his staff after fresh revelations that a top aide played a key role in closing some lanes leading to one of the world’s busiest bridges in what critics say was a political vendetta.

Dear Editor, Ralph Ramkarran writes, ‘Hall you ass’ in his latest column in SN and missive in Conversation Tree, in relation to Khemraj Ramjattan, AFC Leader, telling off Housing Minister Irfaan Ali.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – The women’s commission of India’s Kerala state is seeking to limit the amount of gold given at weddings to no more than 80 grams to reduce the burden on families and help ease India’s trade deficit.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC-Trinidad and Tobago top cyclist Njisane Phillip is showing signs of improvement in California, USA, after being hospitalised on Friday with stomach pains, his step father Phillip Whiteman has said.

(Trinidad Express) Seven police officers from the Princes Town Police Station are under investigation in the case in which an 18-year-old suspect is claiming he was set on fire while in police custody.

Dear Editor, I read with great interest the events of the accident of the horse which occurred on Prince William Street, Plaisance on the rainy night of Saturday, December 28, 2013, and what it took to bring the matter to a decent and acceptable conclusion.

Dear Editor, I am returning to the topic of governance in Guyana, because within the last month or so, important political figures in Guyana have revised expressions on this topic.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Princess Cristina, the younger daughter of Spain’s King Juan Carlos, has been charged with tax fraud and money-laundering, piling further scandal on the once-beloved but increasingly unpopular royal family.

Politikles

Former captains to the fore! Former  West Indies captains shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan lead the way during the team’s lap sessions yesterday at  the Everest Cricket Club ground.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO — While Suriname is preparing for an open sky policy with the United States, Surinamese airline companies will not be allowed direct flights.

We launch this new year, well into the second decade of the 21st century, with tremendous challenges facing us.

Politikles

“I go to the market every Sunday; I know what it takes for a family of four or five to put food on the table, to put shelter and so forth.

(Reuters) – England coach Andy Flower and senior batsman Kevin Pietersen moved quickly yesterday to dampen media speculation of a rift in the dressing room in the wake of the 5-0 Ashes humiliation in Australia.

(Barbados Nation) Three fires within a 12-hour period kept the Barbados Fire Service busy.